Pilgrimage in Punjab

Amritsar - The Cradle Of The Golden Temple

One of the largest cities in the state of Punjab in northwest India, Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh community. Named after the holy tank of Amrit Sarovar, the city of Amritsar was founded in the 16th century by the 4th Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji. His successor Guru......

Bathinda – The City Of Lakes

Bathinda is one of the most popular and oldest cities in Punjab. It lies in the heart of the Malwa Region. This city has been named after Bhati Rajput kings, who ruled Punjab during the 6th century. Due to its rich culture and heritage many tourists from India and abroad opt for Bathinda tourism.......

Faridkot - A Royal Odyssey

Faridkot is a small city in south-west Punjab. It was primarily carved out of Bathinda and Firozpur districts in 1972. The city was named after the Sufi Saint Baba Sheik Fariduddin Ganjshakar. It is mostly inhabited by Sikhs and is home to beautiful gurudwaras and forts that are part of Faridkot......

Fatehgarh Sahib - A Historical Town

Fatehgarh Sahib is a historical town in the state of Punjab. It holds an important place in the history of Punjab and is well-known as the battle ground of the war between Sikhs and Muslims. Fatehgarh Sahib tourism holds significance owing to the famous Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib, which is the......

Gurdaspur - A Place With Historical Significance

Gurdaspur is named after Guriya Ji, who founded this city in the beginning of the 17th century. It is a popular city located in between Ravi and Sutlej rivers, in the state of Punjab. The language used by most of the people in the city is Punjabi while for official purpose, Hindi and English are......

Jalandhar - A Tryst With History And Culture

Jalandhar, located in the state of Punjab, is an ancient city that has a rich history. It is named after Jalandhara - a demon king, mentioned in the Puranas and the Mahabharata. Jalandhar in Hindi means ‘an area that lies underwater’, and as per a folklore, the city derived this name owing to its......

Mohali (Ajitgarh) - The Commercial Hub And IT City Of Punjab

Situated in the Indian state of Punjab, Mohali, now named as Ajitgarh, is a satellite city of Chandigarh. It is one of the three cities that collectively form the Chandigarh Tricity - Chandigarh and Panchkula in Haryana being the other two. Mohali is officially known as SAS Nagar in the memory of......

Nawanshehr (Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar) - Getting Close To God

Nawanshehr, located in Punjab, has become a popular tourist destination over the years, owing to its picturesque surroundings and pleasant year-round climate. The presence of the river Sutlej greatly enhances the beauty and fertility of the land. Nawanshehr, earlier known as Nausar, was named......

Rupnagar - Witness To The Indus Valley Civilisation

Rupnagar, formerly known as Ropar, is an ancient city situated on the left bank of the river Sutlej. This city is named after Prince Rup Sen, son of Raja Rokeshar, who ruled this region during the 11th century. It was also one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Excavations by......

Sangrur - City Of Gurdwaras

Sangrur is a beautiful city in the state of Punjab. Named after Sanghu, a Jatt, this city was founded 400 years back. It is the capital of the erstwhile Jind state and is located at a distance of 56 km from Patiala. This city is also known as the City of Gurdwaras as there are over 20 gurdwaras......